We’re joined this week by Shawanna White, the 9th-fastest U.S.-born Black woman marathoner, who was the inspiration for “The List” maintained by Gary Corbitt and consisting of 31 Black American-born women who have run sub-3-hour marathons. Shawanna has run 16 sub-3-hour marathons, more than any other Black American-born woman, and was featured in the documentary Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African American Women Marathoners. Tune in to hear Shawanna talk about her running journey, from high school track sprinter to marathoner. She recalls a coach whose belief in her talent for longer distances changed her life and shares how programs like Black Girls Run can help bring women of all ages and abilities into distance running. Shawanna is also a K-8 PE teacher, and she hosts a Friday night dance party on Instagram. Find out what inspired her hashtags #keepitpositive and #sexypace.

LINKS:
Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African American Women Marathoners
Shawanna White on IG peachrunner26.2.
Black Unicorn Marathoners 10th Annual Celebrate & Connect Event


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